MSI MPG Z790I Edge WIFI Motherboard - Intel Socket 1700
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MSI MPG Z790I Edge WIFI Motherboard - Intel Socket 1700

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  • Manufacturer: MSI
  • Product Type: Motherboard
  • Form Factor: M-ITX
  • Chipset: Intel Z790
  • Socket: S1700
£355.95

MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI
Perform In Style
The MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI is a gaming oriented Mini-ITX motherboard constructed around the latest Intel Z790 chipset that delivers both performance and style.

  • Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors (LGA 1700)
  • 10 phase direct CPU power with 105A Smart Power Stage
  • 2 x DDR5 DIMMs with Memory Boost: Dual Channel (64GB Max. / 8000MHz OC)
  • 1 x PCI-e 5.0 x16
  • Lightning Gen4 M.2 slots with Shield Frozr(M2_1)
  • 7.1 USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5
  • Intel 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2

Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors
The MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI motherboard supports 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
Form Factor: Mini-ITX
Socket Type: LGA 1700
Chipset: Intel Z790

Direct 10+1+1 phase VRM power with 105A SPS
With its exclusive Core Boost technology, the MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
1. Digital PWM IC
2. 10-Phase direct CPU Power (Smart Power Stage / 105A)
3. 1-Phase GT Power
4. 1-Phase AUX Power

Integrated Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: Features an extended heatsink and 7W/mK thermal pads.

SSD Cooling: M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling.

System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers - including a dedicated pump-fan header.

PCB Cooling: Premium 12-layer server-grade printed circuit design improves heat dissipation & reliability.

2 x DDR5 Dual Channel (8000 MHz OC*)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.

XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.

*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 8000+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.

Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slot is secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference:
1 x PCI-e 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot (with Steel Armor*)

*MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.

Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI motherboard features MSI's Gen4 M.2 slots:
2 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots
1 x Gen3 x4 32Gb/s slot

M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.

M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI's most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.

Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
2.5G LAN: An Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.

Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 20Gb/s.

HD Audio: 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5.